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Docket Clerk

CompanyHALL PRANGLE & SCHOONVELD LLC
LocationChicago
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJune 12, 2026
About The Company
Businesses across the nation face unrelenting attack in the tort litigation system from an increasingly sophisticated, motivated and aggressive plaintiff's bar. Adverse verdicts are skyrocketing and eight-figure awards are no longer the exception, but a sad reality in today's litigation environment. In this turbulent and risky legal environment, Hall Prangle LLC provides its clients with the sound, proven legal defense they need and deserve. Hall Prangle LLC opened its doors for business in August 2002, but our roots in the catastrophic defense litigation field stretch back decades. The attorneys who created Hall Prangle comprised much of the medical litigation department at Lord Bissell & Brook LLP, one of the largest firms in Chicago with a century-long history of strong defense litigation experience. Since that time, Hall Prangle has emerged as one of the premier litigation defense firms in the city. Based in Chicago, we have grown from our original group of 13 attorneys to our current strength of 70 attorneys located in 9 offices in seven states, including Alabama, Illinois, California, Colorado, Florida, Nevada and Utah.
About the Role

Description

  

Docket Clerk

Who we Are

Hall Prangle LLC is a leading national trial defense law firm with a longstanding reputation for our success at trial, especially in high-exposure cases related to healthcare law. Our staff assert a team-centric approach to support our attorneys and cases, while maintaining a collegial culture where exceptional legal professionals want to work.


About the Role

Hall Prangle is seeking a full-time Docket Clerk for its Chicago office. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three (3) years of docketing experience in a litigation law firm environment. The docket clerk is responsible for managing court filings, calendaring deadlines, and maintaining accurate docket records across multiple jurisdictions. This role supports attorneys and legal staff by coordinating court appearances and hearings, monitoring case activity, handling document processing and deliveries, and providing administrative support to ensure the smooth operation of litigation and office services functions.


Responsibilities 

  • Maintaining and updating attorney calendars for all filings, deadlines, appearances, depositions, etc.
  • Electronic filings in multiple jurisdictions using Odyssey & Pacer Systems
  • Scanning projects including disc duplication and image uploads
  • Reviewing and docketing all correspondence received via mail, courier, e-mail and facsimile, including docketing all relevant and pertinent deadlines
  • Updating firm as to Judges Standing Orders & Procedures
  • Arranging motion hearings with Judges and Clerks in all jurisdictions
  • Monitoring and updating firm docket on a daily basis, including communicating with attorneys, paralegals, and assistants to obtain instruction for attorney coverage and docket entries
  • Backup calendaring/filing/docketing for all the Firm Offices across US jurisdictions
  • Daily court runs and deliveries to Courts and Counsel in the Loop
  • Arrange for timely delivery of Trial Team Materials, often multiple times a day.
  • Occasional assistance with Office Services to assist with moving, stocking, deliveries

 What You will Need to Succeed

  • 3 years as a Docket Clerk within a litigation law firm
  • Strong background with Court & filing procedures
  • Outstanding attention to detail
  • Knowledge of concepts, terminology, principles, and procedures of the law
  • Knowledge of functions and jurisdictions of local, state, and federal courts and related agencies
  • Highly proficient using MS Office Suites: Word, Excel, Outlook, and On-Line Case Management Software (Knowledge with Milana and FileVine, a plus)
  • Must be highly organized, able to multitask and juggle competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong time management skills and strong attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills


Why Hall Prangle

Hall Prangle’s employees across the country demonstrate the firm's tireless commitment to excellence. We are dedicated to being the firm where our remarkable clients want to do business, talented teams want to work, and our communities can expect our support. 


Our Benefits

Our goal is to support the well-being of our employees physically, emotionally, financially, and professionally. 

  • Competitive total compensation
  • Full benefit package including group medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Basic Life Insurance, Long-and short-term disability, AD&D
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Annual wellness benefits
  • Opportunities for growth and advancement
  • Referral bonus program

Annual Salary starting at $48K. 


Hall Prangle LLC is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Only applicants meeting the above-noted experience level and skills will be considered. This position is not eligible for relocation assistance. No third party or recruiting agency resumes will be accepted.

Key Skills
DocketingCourt FilingsCalendaringOdyssey SystemPacer SystemMS Office SuiteCase Management SoftwareLegal TerminologyTime ManagementMultitaskingOrganizationCommunication
Categories
LegalAdministrative
Benefits
Group Medical CoverageDental CoverageVision CoverageBasic Life InsuranceLong-term DisabilityShort-term DisabilityAD&D401(k) PlanAnnual Wellness BenefitsOpportunities For Growth And AdvancementReferral Bonus Program
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Docket Clerk manages court filings, calendars deadlines, and maintains accurate records across multiple jurisdictions. They coordinate court appearances and handle document processing and deliveries to ensure smooth litigation operations.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
124
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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